2001 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Valve Body Assembly: Installation

  1. Set the select lever in range "N".
  2. Align the groove of the manual valve to the protrusion of the manual lever, and then install the control valve body assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Body Bolts
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  3. Tighten the valve body to the specified torque.
    CAUTION: Tighten the control valve mounting bolts evenly.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
  4. Connect all connectors.
    Fig 2: Connecting All Connectors
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  5. Attach the magnet at the specified position.
    Fig 3: Attaching Magnet At Specified Position
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  6. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.

    Liquid gasket: 

    1. THREE BOND 1217B
    Fig 4: Applying Liquid Gasket
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  7. Install the oil pan to the transmission case assembly, and secure with 20 bolts.
    NOTE: Tighten the bolts evenly.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 4.9 N.m (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)
    Fig 5: Installing Oil Pan
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  8. Turn over the transmission case to its original position.
  9. Install air breather hose. See INSTALLATION  .
  10. Install inhibitor switch and adjust the inhibitor switch. See INHIBITOR SWITCH  .
  11. Insert inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.
    Fig 6: Inserting Inhibitor Switch & Transmission Connector
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  12. Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bushing.

    Normal protrusion A: 

    1. 50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)
    Fig 7: Identifying Protrusion "A"
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  13. Install the torque converter clutch assembly. See INSTALLATION  .
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.